Tests and Scans
Use the options below to explore medical tests and scans related to your area of interest.
Types of test and scan:
AAA (abdominal aortic aneurysm)
An AAA (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm) scan will help you find out if you have any widening (aortic aneurysm) of your abdominal aorta.
Abnormal smears
About 1 in 20 smear tests show mild cell changes.
Angiography
An angiography (or cardiac catheterisation) is a test that can detect blockages or narrowing in the coronary arteries.
Cardiac electrophysiology study and catheter ablation
An electrophysiology study is a procedure to diagnose and treat an arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat.
Carotid Doppler
A carotid doppler, also known as a carotid duplex or carotid ultrasound, is a painless ultrasound test to measure the flow of blood through your carotid arteries.
Colonoscopy in Bournemouth
At Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital our Consultants specialise in a range of endoscopic procedures and regularly perform colonoscopies, offering rapid access to treatment and exceptional diagnostic accuracy.
Colposcopy
If your cervical smear test indicates abnormal cells are present your consultant may recommend a colposcopy to examine the cells and tissue in your vagina and cervix.
Cone biopsy
A cone biopsy is performed to investigate abnormal cells in your cervix.
CT calcium scoring (or cardiac calcium scoring)
CT calcium scoring is a CT scan to check for deposits or build-up of plaque on the walls of your coronary arteries (arteries that supply blood to your heart).
Cystoscopy in Bournemouth
A cystoscopy examines the inside of your bladder and urethra tube using a special instrument called a 'cystoscope'. At Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital we can provide you with rapid access to a diagnostic cystoscopy performed by our leading urologists.
Cytology
Cytology is a form of pathology that diagnoses diseases and abnormalities at a cell level using a microscope.
Diagnostic endoscopy
A diagnostic endoscopy is an examination to look at your internal organs using an instrument called an endoscope.
Echocardiogram
An echocardiogram is an ultrasound procedure to examine your heart and its function including the level of blood flow.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
An ECG (Electrocardiogram) measures the electrical activity of the heart and gives important information about the rate and regularity of beats, the size and position of the chambers and any damage to the heart.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatogram (or ERCP)
An endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatogram (or ERCP) is a procedure to look for any problems in your bile duct or pancreatic duct using a flexible tube with a camera and light at the end called an endoscope.
Endoscopic ultrasound
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a highly specialised investigation combining two types of tests - endoscopy and ultrasound.
Event monitor
If a normal ECG does not reveal any problems your consultant may recommend measuring your heart activity over 24 hours, 48 hours or 7 days using an event monitor.
Excisional biopsy
An excisional biopsy may be done if a needle biopsy can not be used, or if a needle biopsy does not give a definite result.
Family history screening
Family history screening may be done for a number of reasons including a family history of cancers or heart disease.
Fine needle biopsy
A biopsy is a procedure to remove and examine a sample of tissue from a lump or suspicious area of the body.
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy in Bournemouth
A flexible sigmoidoscopy is a procedure to look at the inside your sigmoid colon (last one-third of your colon) and rectum using a flexible telescope.
Gastroscopy (or gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy)
A gastroscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and duodenum using a flexible telescope.
Gynaecological biopsies
A small sample of cells may be taken from the lining of your womb, cervix or vagina by a gynaecologist or specialist nurse.
Hysteroscopy
To fully examine the inside of your uterus (womb) your consultant may recommend a hysteroscopy.
Larynx diagnostic endoscopy (or laryngoscopy)
If you experience chronic (long term) laryngitis, difficulty swallowing or throat pain your consultant may recommend a larynx diagnostic endoscopy (laryngoscopy).
Liver function tests
Liver function tests are a group of blood tests that provide information about the state of your liver.
Mole assessment
Over the past 25 years, rates of malignant melanoma in Britain have risen faster than any other common cancer.
Penile lesions (biopsy of)
If you have an unusual growth (lesion) or tumour on your penis your consultant may recommend taking a biopsy (sample) for analysis in a pathology lab.
Prostate screening
Many men from the age of 50 upwards experience bladder discomfort as a result of an enlarged prostate gland.
Rectal examination under anaesthetic (or rectal EUA)
If an examination of your rectum (back passage) is too painful or your consultant needs to treat an area of your rectum, you may be given general anaesthetic.
Cervical smear testing in Bournemouth
Skip the wait and get rapid access to a private cervical smear test provided by our expert gynaecologists at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital.
STD Screening
Whether you are concerned about a specific sexual transmitted infection (STI) or simply want to check your status we offer a series of checks designed to meet your needs.
Testicular ultrasound
Also known as a testicular screen, this ultrasound can help diagnose medical conditions in the testicles.
Therapeutic Endoscopy
A therapeutic endoscopy is a procedure to treat a problem with your upper gastrointestinal tract (mouth, oesophagus, stomach and small intestine).
Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)
A transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) is a diagnostic ultrasound test to look at the valves of your heart.
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
An upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and duodenum using a flexible telescope. This procedure is sometimes known as a gastroscopy.